The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-10-07

pauper Qonse. nor Snail tnelf WIDOWS OF orphans,
II the Grand Army can prevent 1t. What Is
asked now in the way Of general pensions has
been asked for years. 1t is not demanding too
ion that it is not enough. favorine broader
measure of relief, which will embrace all who
served q certain length Of time and can show an
Ice pension bill, Gen. Fairchtld said he was not
there to argue against that as an ultimate meas
ure. He wished to do nothing to postpone the
coming OF the long-comtng day Of
RELIEF TO THE SUFFERING.
He assured the members of the Veterans
Rights union that their kindly labors We're
fully appreciated and congratulated them on
their marked success in the direction of the en-
forcement of laws giving preference for public
report beneficent results Of the womau's relief
CORDS. The Jealous, thoughtfnl and efficient
labors Of the members have been In the pas,, are
tnre to be the most convincing evidence
that they are banded together for high
aIa and hoy The sxs5r;sS Grsna Army
deep and tender interest III the society Of the
Sons of Veterans. In fraternity, charity and
loyalty we stand proud of the fact that there is
not now nor has there ever been anv bitter feel
ing of hate for those of our fellow citizens who
once in arms against us, but now being loyal
have long ago taken their old time places in our
:herefronf. We have not now nor have we at
any time since the war closed had any DISPOSE
unhapply divided this people. We not only
will not ourselves reopen the dreadful abyss,
but we will with the loyal people North
| and South, protest against all attempts which
| Others may make to do SO by holding up for
| especial honor or distinction ANYTHING that per-
tains to or in any manner glorifies the cause of
continue the friendly rivalry long ago entered
upon in tho effort to make our beloved land
great and prosperous and Its people Intelligent,
happy and virtuous. We will rival them in ex-
alting all that pertains to and honors this great
union und in condemninG everything that tends
to foster hostile sentiment thereto. We will
N IN innr lapf In
| the minds Of the citizens .f this country,
md especially Of Our children heartfelt
| love for the United States Of America
| to the end that present and coming genera
tions shall in every part of the land be-
| lieve in and maintain true allegiance thereto,
| based upon paramount respect for and fidelity
| to its constitution and laws. which will lead
| them to discauueenance whatever tends to
weaken loyalty. incites insurrectton, treason or
| rebellion or in any manner impairs the eff
Cheney and permanency of our free institution,
and will impel them to encourage the spread Of
universal liberty, equal rights and Justice to all
| men. and to defend these sentiments, which arc
| quoted from the fundamental law of our order.
| with their lives 1t need be. and to the further
end. that they shall SO revere tho emblens OF
| the Union that undergo circumstances can be
| coupled with them IN the same honorable terms
| the symbols of sentiment which is antagon-
| stic to Its perpetutty.
chief in the pension question was received
with great favor and warm approval. and
the kind but firm conclusion of the address
and his illusions to the South met most
hearty response and was greeted with cheers.
4 MINNEsoTIANs BAD LUCK.
The Junior commander in chief made O
short response and presented the case of A.
j. Judkin to the encampment, who had been
robbed of all his money and left destitute
with his family in the city On motion the
matter was referred to the committee of ad
ministration with power to act, and past
department commander Thomas, of Mime
sofa. stated that he understood thai
the man was member of the department
of Minnesota, and II 80 Minnesota woult
take care of him. The report of the surgeon
general was read and book of forms present
ed for the use of surgeons of posts and de
vartments resolution was adopted thai
ali matters relating to rules and regulations
and ritual, whether by way of resolution OF
in officers reports or otherwise, be referred
to the committee on rules, regulations anc
rituals. and that a committee on resolutions
be constituted on the basis of one from eact
department, to whom all resolutions shoult
bereferred without debate. Comrade Turner
of New York presented obituary resolutions
| to Past Department Commander Gen H
Patch of Massachusetts. Comrade Thomas
of Illinois presented the following resolu
ton. which was adopted under suspension
of the rules.
Whereas, The legislature of Illinois has ap
proprated $50 600 for the erection of monu
ment to our late illustrous comrade, John A. IIo
gan. and Mrs. Logan has selected one Of the pub
lie parks of Chicago as the final resting place O
his remains: and Whereas, The trustees WHIT
have charge of the erection of said monument
have invited the CO opel alton Of the Grand Arm,
OF the Republic in this noble enterprise; there
fore
Resolved, That a special committee of sever
be appointed by the commander-in- chief, who
shall take the subject into consideration and re
port to this encampmeut the Feasibility of &C
ccpting the invitation of said trustees,
The commander-in-ch chief appointed as sucl
committees:
Gov. R. A. Algcr, Michigan; 8. S. Burdette
Washington: II. H. Thomas. Illinois: John c
Robinson, New York: ]. A. Beaver Pennsylya
mia; Hannibal Hamlin, Maine: Charles D. Marsh
Massachusetts,